Crackerjack
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Earlier this week I went out for a bit of detecting. My shovel that I normally use was locked up in an out-building, and feeling lazy, I chose instead to try out a WWII surplus e-tool that I had in the house. Bad choice. The e-tool is too short, requiring a lot of bending, and for one with a bad back, not a good idea. It doesn't work well kneeling, as there is no T or D handle, so poor leverage, and with hard soil, impractical. I ended up using a hand trowel while down on the ground.
I remember using this e-tool as a boy, digging ditches and tunnels, but that was primarily with it in the folded, "pick" position. I assume that must have been how it was used primarily by the troops, because in the extended position it is a pain.
All photos from the internet, not mine.
I remember using this e-tool as a boy, digging ditches and tunnels, but that was primarily with it in the folded, "pick" position. I assume that must have been how it was used primarily by the troops, because in the extended position it is a pain.
All photos from the internet, not mine.